Queensway is in Whitchurch and in North Shropshire district. SY13 1HQ is located in the Whitchurch South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queensway, Whitchurch, SY13 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SY13 1TQ, SY13 1XU, SY13 1TG, SY13 1TF, SY13 1HF, SY13 1XY, SY13 1XX, SY13 1HG, SY13 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SY13 1HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 30.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 38.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 38.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 23.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 25.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Whitchurch North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queensway has the 4th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North and the 221st lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Queensway, Whitchurch, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-23 | £190,689 |
| 177 Queensway, Whitchurch, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-02-02 | £177,696 |
| 191 Queensway, Whitchurch, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-05 | £153,573 |
| 181 Queensway, Whitchurch, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2017-08-23 | £170,120 |
| 187 Queensway, Whitchurch, Shropshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2017-07-31 | £168,486 |
SY13 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy Station Road , SY13 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy Salisbury Road , SY13 1RX | 1out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery Tilstock Lane , Tilstock SY13 3JL | 1out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Talbot's School Prees Road , SY13 2BY | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physis Heathgates Academy Heathgates Farm , Prees SY13 2AJ | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The White House School Heath Road , SY13 2AA | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Vintage | The Old Mill, Park Avenue | 571 yd | |
| Fiona's Coffee Shop | Unit 3, Watergate Arcade | 598 yd | |
| Butty Bar | 23 Watergate Street, Whitchurch | 598 yd | |
| Nicky B's Cakes And Catering Limited | 6 Watergate Street, Whitchurch | 672 yd | |
| Percys Coffee And Curious | Star Hotel, Watergate Street | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crafty Dragon | 10 Mill Street, Whitchurch | 596 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Watergate Street, Whitchurch | 598 yd | |
| Watergate | The Watergate, Watergate Street | 601 yd | |
| Old Eagles | The Old Eagles, Watergate Street | 610 yd | |
| Archibald Worthington Club | Castle Hill, Whitchurch | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiners | 22 Mill Street, Whitchurch | 589 yd | |
| Spicy Delight | 20 Mill Street, Whitchurch | 589 yd | |
| Via Roma | Unit 14, Watergate Arcade | 615 yd | |
| Macdonners Kebab | 14 Bredwood Arcade, Green End | 708 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 - 32 High Street, Whitchurch | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | White Lion Meadow, Whitchurch | 686 yd | |
| Lidl | Bridgewater Street, Whitchurch | 697 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 10, Brownlow Street Parade | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Park QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Heath Road Ground GRENFORD LANE | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Whitchurch Swimming Centre BRIDGEWATER STREET | swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Whitchurch Civic Centre HIGH STREET | 778 yd | |
| Whitchurch Sports & Leisure Centre HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Whitchurch Rugby Football Club EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Deermoss Park BROWNLOW STREET | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.